VIETNAM – Mai Chau – Cycling in Mai Chau Valley

Description

This cycling tour offers four options to be suitable for everyone. It will allow discovering and meeting with inhabitants, most of whom belong to the White Thai ethnic minority and live in traditional stilt houses. But it is also a good way to escape through its peaceful paddy fields.

Option 1 – Pom Coong-Lac-Chieng Chau – Na Phon – Na Thia-Pom Coong villages

Distance and duration of the cycling activity: 7 kilometers – maximum 1 hour
Level: 0 

Option 2 – Pom Coong -Lac – Tong Dau – Mai Chau Town – Na Phon – Na Thia – Pom Coong villages

Distance and duration of the cycling activity: 12 kilometers – maximum 1h 30min
Level: 1

Option 3 – Pom Coong – Tong Dau – Mai Chau Town – Lac – Na Phon – Na Thia – Chieng Chau – Pom Coong villages

Distance and duration of the cycling activity: 16 kilometers – maximum 2 hours
Level: 1

Option 4 – Mai Chau Town – Buoc Village – Mai Chau

Distance and duration of the cycling activity: From 20 kilometers to 27 kilometers-cycling through the villages’ roads – maximum 4 hours
Level: 1

Selling points

• A peaceful stopover with the possibility of making real contact with local minorities
• The possibility to experience the local Vietnamese spending a night at the locals’, enjoying an ethnic dance show, etc..…).
• Cycling trips easy to adapt with different options
• To immerse yourself in the Vietnamese culture
• An escape in the green valley of Mai Chau

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Environment Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Positive Impact:

This activity allows travelers to explore the countryside by bicycle.

Time And Transportation

Duration

• Half day tour:
  • Option 1 – Pom Coong-Lac-Chieng Chau – Na Phon – Na Thia-Pom Coong villages
  • Distance and duration of the cycling activity: 7 kilometers – maximum 1 hour
  • Option 2 – Pom Coong – Tong Dau – Mai Chau Town – Lac – Na Phon – Na Thia – Chieng Chau – Pom Coong villages
  • Distance and duration of the cycling activity: 16 kilometers – maximum 2 hours
  • Option 3 – Pom Coong – Tong Dau – Mai Chau Town – Lac – Na Phon – Na Thia – Chieng Chau – Pom Coong village
  • Distance and duration of the cycling activity: 16 kilometers – maximum 2 hours
  • Option 4 – Mai Chau Town – Buoc Village – Mai Chau
  • Distance and duration of the cycling activity: From 20 kilometers to 27 kilometers-cycling through the villages’ roads – maximum 4 hours

Min pax

1

Max pax

20

How to sell it

• For Active leisure, the bikes are Easia Bikes + others from hotels in Mai Chau
• Possibility to use a mountain bike for actual Active Client with our bike supplier from Hanoi
• To combine with Pu Luong to propose active or leisure active cycling and Hiking
• Easy for Families
• Possible for a group with our bicycles + bicycles in Mai Chau from the hotels

Why this activity

• For Active leisure, the guide adapts the cycling tour to the level of the travelers.
• For Active Active Cycling tour in Mai Chau with Mountain bikes from our supplier in Hanoi

Good to combine with

• Other cycling tours in Vietnam
• Pu Luong hiking tours
• Ninh Binh cycling tours

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

All other DMC + The hotels + the local bike rentals

Pros

• Easia travel have bicycle in Mai Chau for Leisure
• Hotels in Mai Chau have different type of bikes – Maintenance is correct  ( Mai Chau Ecolodge- Sol Bungalow)

Cons

• It’s an outdoor activity
• Easia need to check regularly the quality of the bikes and helmet ( our bikes )
• We don’t have specialist of bikes in Mai Chau to take care of our bikes

Information

Important information

• Understand the clients’ and travelers’ needs and expectations before proposing an active or an active-leisure activity
• Understand the cycling level of the travelers – (0. No cyclists, 1. Casual Cyclists, 2 Intermediate Cyclists, 3. Expert Cyclists, 4. Sport Cyclists)

INFORMATION ABOUT CYCLING 

• The back-up is always available for emergency (guide should contact the bus driver )
• This leisure active activity is available for level 0 or 1 – not difficult
• Roads conditions are good: pleasant trails mainly flat for the 7 kilometers , easy to cycle with no difficult technical paths.
• For Active Travelers- longer tour with Active supplier mountain bikes-  Mr Trung from Hanoi

SEASONALITY DETAILS

• During summer time should do cycling afternoon from 16.00  ( short tour)  nice and more comfortable weather .
• During  winter time, should do it morning or afternoon before 16:00

LOGISTIC & TRANSPORTATION PACKAGE

• Bicycle provided by the home stay or hotels  in case of active leisure activity ( Easia Bike + local bikes)
• Our Bikes in Mai Chau are giants + asama – not mountain Bikes

• Snack and Water for the Active Activity to include as per ACTIVE DATABASE
• For the leisure activity , Rules Easia – 2 small bottle per day

Quotation guideline

• ERP – Price- Activity – Extra Services  -Sol bungalow
• ERP Price – Activity – Bike Mai Chau Ecolodge
• ERP Price – Activity – Bike or Motor rental at Buoc Village
• ACTIVE DATABASE NORTH with Mr Trung Supplier

Inclusion

• Bike
• Helmet
• Local Guide
• Back-up motorbike

Exclusion

• Guide
• meals
• accommodation
• Water/snacks

Important notes

ACTIVE BICYCLE SUPPLIER

• For ACTIVE LEVEL – Mr Trung from Hanoi 
• Request information Active client excel file from Sales: Name & surname travelers, the weight, the height, Bike size, the cyclists’ level, allergy, insurance details.
• Send to the supplier the information about the participants when you book the service in order to prepare the bikes in advance and all the tour properly
• At least 2 days in advance of the group arrival reconfirm the service
• Request the bike supplier similar type of bike, same brand and if possible same color.
• Request the bike supplier to provide necessary tools and Bike Spare parts (tube, patch, pump)

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

• Please consult the Active Supplier Database

Transportation rules:

• From 1 to 3 pax: 1 van 16 seats + pax bikes + 1 guide + 1 driver + 1 guide
• From 4 to 7 pax: 1 van 16 seats + 1 truck +1 guide + 1 mechanic
• From 8 to 15 pax: 1 bus 25 seats or 29/30 seats + 1 truck +1 guide +1 mechanic

ACTIVE GUIDE

• Use Active Guide Database and contact Active team before booking a Cycling guide
• Always remember to provide the First health kit to the Guide
• Explain clearly to the Guides the profile of the Client and expectation of the Travelers
• Ask the guide to stop and try some local snacks along the way, which is important to allow travelers to experience local life and Vietnamese traditions
• Cycling guide must be flexible on the spot and the guide must adapt the speed and the length of the trails to the needs of the clients

ADVENTURE SERVICES 

• Snack package: includes water (3l pax/day) & snacks – Two type of Snacks – (Guide in charge of buying them):
  • Locals snacks (fruits, rice banana cake,..) or
  • European snacks wit cereal/chocolate bars, Royal D.
• Active First health kit – Operation Team must give to the guide
• Bikes, Helmet, spare bike kit – Supplier must provide them
• Special Active catering equipment (towel, tables, chairs, cutlery,..) – when we have a picnic lunch during an active program Operation must provide to the driver, guide the Catering equipment

Special Guide notes

• Guide should know the cycling roads
• Consult the maps

Contact

Supplier for ACTIVE –
Mr Trung 0912.410.562
Email: [email protected]

For Local bike – Operation Easia

English

You will depart from your hotel by bicycle and discover the interesting surroundings as well as witness the daily lives of the ethnic minorities. Depending upon your physical condition and personal preference, you will be able to choose from one of the following routes:

Option 1 – Pom Coong-Lac-Chieng Chau – Na Phon – Na Thia-Pom Coong villages

You will travel on an easy, flat surface in the middle of this great “green stadium” via roads that lie among rice fields, passing from one village to another.

Distance and duration of the cycling activity: 7 kilometers – maximum 1 hour
Level: 0

Option 2 – Pom Coong -Lac – Tong Dau – Mai Chau Town – Na Phon – Na Thia – Pom Coong villages

You will travel on an easy surface in the middle of this amazing valley via roads that lie among rice fields, passing from one village to another

Distance and duration of the cycling activity: 12 kilometers – maximum 1h 30min
Level: 1

Option 3 – Pom Coong – Tong Dau – Mai Chau Town – Lac – Na Phon – Na Thia – Chieng Chau – Pom Coong villages

You will have the chance to try a more adventurous route following a large loop that stretches 16 kilometers between the valley and the hill.

Distance and duration of the cycling activity: 16 kilometers – maximum 2 hours
Level: 1 

Option 4 – Mai Chau Town – Buoc Village – Mai Chau 
You will cycle to Buoc village and discover rice terraces and hills covered with forests. Then enjoy lunch with the locals before returning to Mai Chau by car.

Meals included: Lunch in a homestay
Distance and duration of the cycling activity: From 20 kilometers to 27 kilometers-cycling through the villages’ roads – maximum 4 hours
Level: 1

French

Pour mieux découvrir le village et ses environs, quatre circuits à vélo vous seront proposés, selon vos envies et votre condition physique:

Option 1 – Pom Coong-Lac-Chieng Chau – Na Phon – Na Thia-Pom Coong

Vous effectuerez un parcours facile et plat au milieu de cet immense « stade vert » à travers les chemins séparant les rizières et de village en village.

Distance et durée de l’activité vélo : 7 kilomètres – 1 heure maximum
Niveau : 0

Option 2 – Pom Coong -Lac – Tong Dau – Mai Chau – Na Phon – Na Thia – Pom Coong

Vous effectuerez un parcours au milieu de cette magnifique vallée  à travers les chemins séparant les rizières et de village en village

Distance et durée de l’activité vélo : 12 kilomètres – 1h 30min
Niveau : 1

Option 3 – Pom Coong – Tong Dau – Mai Chau – Lac – Na Phon – Na Thia – Chieng Chau – Pom Coong

Vous effectuerez un parcours pour les plus vaillants avec une grande boucle qui s’étend sur 16 kilomètres entre la vallée et les collines.

Distance et durée de l’activité vélo : 16 kilomètres – 2 heures maximum
Niveau : 1

Option 4 – Mai Chau Town – Buoc – Mai Chau 
Vous effectuerez un parcours jusqu’au village de Buoc où vous découvrirez des rizières et des paysages de collines recouvertes de forêts avec déjeuner chez l’habitant. Vous retournerez ensuite à Mai Chau en voiture

Repas inclus : Déjeuner chez l’habitant
Distance et durée de l’activité vélo : 20 kilomètres – 4 heures maximum
Niveau : 1

Spanish

Saldrá de su hotel en bicicleta para descubrir los interesantes alrededores y ser testigo de la vida cotidiana de las minorías étnicas. Dependiendo de su condición física y de sus preferencias personales, podrá elegir una de las siguientes rutas:

Opción 1 – Pom Coong-Lac-Chieng Chau – Na Phon – Na Thia-Pom Coong

Pasará por las carreteras sencillas y planas de este «estadio verde» que se extienden en medio de los arrozales y que le llevarán de pueblo en pueblo.

Distancia y duración de la excursión en bicicleta : 7 kilómetros – 1 hora máximo
Nivel : 0

Opción 2 – Pom Coong -Lac – Tong Dau – Mai Chau– Na Phon – Na Thia – Pom Coong.

Recorra este magnífico valle, atravesando los caminos que separan los arrozales y pasando de pueblo en pueblo.

Distancia y duración de la excursión en bicicleta : 12  kilómetros – 2 horas máximo
Nivel : 1

Opción 3 – Pom Coong – Tong Dau – Mai Chau – Lac – Na Phon – Na Thia – Chieng Chau – Pom Coong

Tendrá la oportunidad de disfrutar de una ruta un poco más atrevida por un circuito de 16 kilómetros entre valles y colinas.

Distancia y duración de la excursión en bicicleta : 16 kilómetros – 2 horas máximo
Nivel : 1 

Opción 4 – Mai Chau Town – Buoc – Mai Chau

Se dirigirá al pueblo de Buoc para explorar las terrazas de arroz y las colinas cubiertas de bosques, y almorzará con los lugareños. A continuación, regresará a Mai Chau en vehículo.

Comidas incluidas : Almuerzo con los lugareños
Distancia y duración de la excursión en bicicleta : de 20 a 27 kilómetros por caminos rurales – 4 horas máximo
Nivel : 1

Italian

Partirete dall’hotel in bicicletta per scoprire gli interessanti dintorni e assistere alla vita quotidiana delle minoranze etniche. A seconda delle vostre condizioni fisiche e delle vostre preferenze personali, potrete scegliere uno dei seguenti percorsi:

Opzione 1- Pom Coong-Lac-Chieng Chau – Na Phon – Na Thia-Pom Coong

Viaggiate lungo stradine di campagna che serpeggiano nella pianura di villaggio in villaggio, attraversando senza troppa fatica l’immensa distesa color smeraldo che si estende dinnanzi ai vostri occhi. 

Distanza e durata dell’escursione in bicicletta : 7 chilometri – massimo 1 ora.
Livello : 0

Opzione 2 – Pom Coong -Lac – Tong Dau – Mai Chau – Na Phon – Na Thia – Pom Coong

Viaggiate lungo questa magnifica valle, attraversando i sentieri che separano le risaie e passando di villaggio in villaggio.

Distanza e durata dell’escursione in bicicletta : 12 chilometri – 1 ora 30min – 2 ore
Livello : 1

Opzione 3 – Pom Coong – Tong Dau – Mai Chau – Lac – Na Phon – Na Thia – Chieng Chau – Pom Coong

Scegliete un sentiero più avventuroso che si snoda per 16 chilometri formando un anello tra la vallata e le colline.

Distanza e durata dell’escursione in bicicletta : 16 chilometri – massimo 2 ore.
Livello : 1

Opzione 4 – Mai Chau Town – Buoc – Mai Chau

Vi dirigerete verso il villaggio di Buoc per esplorare le terrazze di riso e le colline ricoperte di foreste, pranzando con la gente del posto. Si ritorna poi a Mai Chau con il veicolo.

Pasti inclusi : Pranzo con la gente del posto
Distanza e durata dell’escursione in bicicletta : da 20 a 27 chilometri attraverso le strade dei villaggi – 4 ore al massimo
Livello : 1

German

Starten Sie von Ihrem Hotel aus mit dem Fahrrad, um die interessante Umgebung zu erkunden und das tägliche Leben der ethnischen Minderheiten kennen zu lernen. Je nach Ihrer Fitness und Ihren persönlichen Vorlieben können Sie eine der folgenden Routen wählen:

Option 1 – Pom Coong-Lac-Chieng Chau – Na Phon – Na Thia-Pom Coong

Sie werden auf einfachen und flachen Wegen inmitten des großartigen „grünen Stadions“ auf Straßen fahren, die sich zwischen Reisfeldern befinden und Sie von einem Dorf zum nächsten führen.

Strecke und Dauer der Radtour: 7 Kilometer – maximal 1 Stunde
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 0

Option 2- Pom Coong -Lac – Tong Dau – Mai Chau Town – Na Phon – Na Thia – Pom Coong

Sie reisen auf einem einfachen Weg inmitten dieses erstaunlichen Tals über Straßen, die zwischen Reisfeldern verlaufen und von einem Dorf zum anderen führen.

Strecke und Dauer der Radtour: 12 Kilometer – maximal 2 Stunden
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 1

Option 3- Pom Coong – Tong Dau – Mai Chau– Lac – Na Phon – Na Thia – Chieng Chau – Pom Coong

Hier haben Sie die Möglichkeit, eine etwas abenteuerlichere Route auf einer großen, 16 Kilometer langen Schleife zwischen dem Tal und den Hügeln zu befahren.

Strecke und Dauer der Radtour: 16 Kilometer – maximal 2 Stunden
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 1

Option 4 – Mai Chau Town – Buoc – Mai Chau

Sie radeln zum Dorf Buoc und entdecken Reisterrassen und bewaldete Hügel. Anschließend genießen Sie ein Mittagessen mit den Einheimischen, bevor Sie mit dem Auto nach Mai Chau zurückkehren.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Mittagessen in einer Gastfamilie
Strecke und Dauer der Radtour: Zwischen 20 und 27 Kilometer – Radfahren auf den Straßen der Dörfer – maximal 4 Stunden
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 1

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